Analytical Technical Manager - Body Care

Overview

Analytical Technical Manager - Body Care leads the development of analytical capabilities and insights to shape category strategies, strengthen competitive position, and support business growth in the Body Care segment. The role is based in the Scent Creative Center in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, within the Scent Technology & Innovation (ST&I) organization.

Responsibilities

• Global Competitive Intelligence Leadership – Body Care: serve as the global analytical leader for competitive intelligence within the Body Care category; define and implement governance frameworks to support global business needs; lead a team delivering high‑quality Consumer Product Analysis (CPA) projects; generate actionable insights that inform category strategies and creative development; partner with the category organization to monitor market trends and competitive activities; integrate intellectual property considerations into insight generation and strategic recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Capability Development: collaborate with analytical leaders across IC&D and R&D worldwide; contribute to the development and enhancement of global analytical capabilities; develop analytical tools and software solutions aligned with evolving business needs; harmonize analytical methods across regions for consistency and best-practice sharing; advance methodologies to address complex product systems and analytical challenges.
• Analytical Infrastructure & Continuous Improvement: maintain and expand analytical equipment capabilities at local and global levels; ensure reliability and responsiveness of analytical infrastructure; partner with external suppliers and laboratories to broaden analytical capabilities; identify, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge analytical technologies and techniques.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master’s degree or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience in analytical sciences applied to fragrances and complex formulations such as Body Care or Personal Care products.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in team leadership and global project coordination.
• Strong understanding of innovation-driven and technical development environments.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Deep expertise in analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, extraction methodologies, and quantification approaches.
• Proven ability to develop, adapt, and standardize analytical methods.
• Experience with complex product matrices and formulations; interest or experience in data analytics tools and software development.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing high-performing teams; ability to translate complex analytical data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management in global, cross-functional environments; high scientific rigor, agility, curiosity, and an innovation mindset.

Why Join Us

• Join a global innovation organization at the forefront of fragrance and Body Care development.
• Influence strategic business decisions through high-impact analytical insights and work with international teams and experts.
• Contribute to next-generation analytical capabilities and technologies with opportunities for learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diverse perspectives. We consider all qualified candidates on merit and without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.